Another Name: Osteochondritis Dissecans
Abbreviated Name: OCD
Disease Description: A specific form of inflammation of the cartilage of certain joints which causes arthritis (See #221a.).
Inherit Mode: -
Disease Symptom: Lameness (most common symptom), Onset of lameness may be sudden or gradual, and may involve one or more limbs, Lameness becomes worse after exercise, Unable to bear weight on affected limb, Swelling at joints, Pain in limb, especially on manipulation of joints involved, Wasting of muscles with chronic lameness
Disease Cause: Unknown, Appears to be genetically acquired, Disruption in supply of blood to the bone or through the bone, Nutritional deficiencies
Disease Diagnose: You will need to give a thorough medical history of your dog's health, onset of symptoms, and any information you have about your dog's parentage. A complete blood profile will be conducted, including a chemical blood profile, a complete blood count, and a urinalysis. The results of these tests are often within normal ranges in affected animals, but they are necessary for preliminary assumptions of your dog's overall health condition. Your veterinarian will examine your dog thoroughly, paying special attention to the limbs that are troubling your dog. Radiography imaging is the best tool for diagnosis of this problem; your veterinarian will take several x-rays of the affected joints and bones to best discern any abnormalities. The radiographs may show details of lesions and abnormalities related to this disease. Computed tomography (CT-scan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are also valuable diagnostic tools for visualizing the extent of any internal lesions. Your veterinarian will also take samples of fluid from the affected joints (synovial fluid) to confirm involvement of the joint and to rule out an infectious disease that may be the actual cause of the lameness. More advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools like arthroscopy may also be used. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure which allows for examination and sometime treatment of damage inside the joint. This procedure is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope inserted into the joint through a small incision
Treat Method: After establishing the diagnosis, your veterinarian will plan corrective surgery. Either arthroscopy or arthrotomy (surgical incision into the joint) techniques can be used to reach the area. Your veterinarian will presribe medicines to control pain and inflammation for a few days after surgery. There are also some medicines that are available, and that are known to limit the cartilage damage and degeneration. Your doctor will explain your options to you based on the final diagnosis.
Breeder Advice: During recovery and healing, activity will need to be restricted and weight control measures undertaken to decrease stress on the affected joints. When taking your dog outdoors for walks, control the level of activity with a leash, making sure that your dog stays to a slow walk. Activity should be restricted for about 4-6 weeks, but early, active, therapeutic movement of the affected joints is encouraged for improved healing. You should not allow your dog to run freely on concrete or hard surfaces. A yearly examination is necessary for preventing progression of degenerative joint disease. Balanced nutrition is also an important aspect of promoting rapid growth and keeping the weight under control and within normal range for your dog's breed, age and size. Weight control will also help in decreasing the load and stress on the affected joints. The overall prognosis largely depends on the location and extent of the problem. In some cases, recovery and life quality is excellent, while in other cases, the quality of life is restricted. Keep in mind that due to genetic element of this disease, you will need to have your dog neutered or spayed to prevent it from breeding, as the condition is very likely to be passed along.
Disease Description Source: Link
Disease Name | Other Name | Mode of inheritance | Link ID | Possible OMIM ID | Gene |
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Osteochondritis dissecans | - | - | - | - |
iDog Breed Number | Breed Name | Personality | Height | Weight | Breed Source |
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CB2 | Afghan Hound | Independent, sweet, silly | 63.5-68.6 cm | 22.7-27.2 kg | Afghanistan |
CB4 | Akita | Dignified, courageous, and profoundly loyal to their humans | 66-71.1 cm (male), 61-66 cm (female) | 45.4-59 kg (male), 31.8-45.4 kg (female) | Japan |
CB5 | Alaskan Malamute | Affectionate, loyal, playful but dignified | 63.5 cm (male), 58.4 cm (female) | 38.6 kg (male), 34 kg (female) | United States |
CB11 | American Staffordshire Terrier | Confident, Smart, Good-natured | 18-19 inches (male), 17-18 inches (female) | 55-70 pounds (male), 40-55 pounds (female) | United States |
CB15 | Australian Cattle Dog | Alert, curious, and pleasant | 45.7-50.8 cm (male), 43.2-48.3 cm (female) | 15.9-22.7 kg | Australia |
CB17 | Australian Terrier | Affectionate, Courageous, Spirited | 25.4-27.9 cm | 5.4-8.2 kg | Australia |
CB23 | Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound | Loyal, Versatile, Reserved with Strangers | 17-20.5 inches | 37-66 pound | |
CB32 | Bergamasco Shepherd Dog | Eager to please, very smart, and an indpendent problem solver; patient but protective | 59.7 cm (male), 55.9 cm (female) | 31.8-38.1 kg (male), 25.9-32.2 kg (female) | Italy |
CB35 | Bichon Frise | Playful, curious, and peppy | 24.1-29.2 cm | 5.4-8.2 kg | Spain, Belgium |
CB38 | Black Russian Terrier | Smart, confident, courageous, sometimes stubborn; protective of loved ones, aloof with strangers | 68.6-76.2 cm (male), 66-73.7 cm (female) | 36.3-59 kg | Russia |
CB40 | Bluetick Coonhound | Smart,Fearless | 55.9-68.6 cm (male), 53.3-63.5 cm (female) | 24.9-36.3 kg (male), 20.4-29.5 kg (female) | United States |
CB41 | Boerboel(South African Mastiff) | Smart, dominant, protective, confident; loving with family, especially kids | 61-68.6 cm (male), 55.9-63.5 cm (female) | 68-90.7 kg | South Africa |
CB44 | Border Terrier | Plucky, happy, affectionate | 30.5-38.1 cm | 5.9-7 kg (male), 5.2-6.4 kg (female) | United Kingdom (Scotland, England) |
CB47 | Bouvier des Flandres(Flanders Cattle Dog) | Strong-willed, even-tempered, courageous; affectionate with family, intimidating to intruders | 62.2-69.9 cm (male), 59.7-67.3 cm (female) | 31.8-49.9 kg | Belgium |
CB49 | Boykin Spaniel | Friendly, eager, trainable, lovable | 39.4-45.7 cm (male), 35.6-41.9 cm (female) | 13.6-18.1 kg (male), 11.3-15.9 kg (female) | United States |
CB55 | Danish Broholmer | Friendly, Watchful, Loving | 27.5-29.5 inches | 90-150 pounds | Denmark |
CB58 | English Bulldog | Calm, courageous, and friendly; dignified but amusing. | 35.6-38.1 cm | 22.7 kg (male), 18.1 kg (female) | United Kingdom (England) |
CB60 | Cairn Terrier | Cheerful, alert, busy and independent-minded | 25.4 cm (male), 24.1 cm (female) | 6.4 kg (male), 5.9 kg (female) | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
CB71 | Chihuahua | Graceful, charming, and sassy. | 15.2-22.9 cm | 1.4-2.7 kg | Mexico |
CB72 | Chinese Crested | Lively, alert, and affectionate | 27.9-33 cm | 3.6-5.4 kg | Africa, Mexico |
CB74 | Chinook | Patient, smart, willing to please; a devoted family dog | 61-66 cm (male), 55.9-61 cm (female) | 24.9-40.8 kg (male), 22.7-29.5 kg (female) | United States |
CB76 | Cirneco dell'Etna | Affectionate, Friendly, Independent | 18-19.5 inches (male), 16.5-18 inches (female) | 22-26 pounds (male), 17-22 pounds (female) | Italy |
CB78 | Cocker Spaniel | Happy, smart, gentle | 36.8-39.4 cm (male), 34.3-36.8 cm (female) | 11.3-13.6 kg (male), 9.1-11.3 kg (female) | |
CB80 | Coton de Tulear | Bright, happy-go-lucky, endlessly charming; born to love and to be loved | 25.4-27.9 cm (male), 22.9-25.4 cm (female) | 4.1-6.8 kg (male), 3.6-5.9 kg (female) | Madagascar |
CB85 | Dandie Dinmont Terrier | Independent, proud, smart; affectionate at home, bold and tenacious in the field | 20.3-27.9 cm | 8.2-10.9 kg | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
CB89 | Dogo Argentino | Loyal, trustworthy,courageous | 61-68.6 cm (male), 59.7-66 cm (female) | 36.3-45.4 kg | Argentina |
CB95 | English Foxhound | Affectionate, Gentle, Sociable | 61 cm | 27.2-34 kg | United Kingdom (England) |
CB97 | English Springer Spaniel | Friendly, playful, obedient at home; hardworking and steady in the field | 50.8 cm (male), 48.3 cm (female) | 22.7 kg (male), 18.1 kg (female) | United Kingdom (England) |
CB98 | English Toy Spaniel | Affectionate, Alert, Merry | 22.9-25.4 cm | 3.6-6.4 kg | England |
CB111 | German Short-Haired Pointer | Friendly, smart, willing to please | 58.4-63.5 cm (male), 53.3-58.4 cm (female) | 24.9-31.8 kg (male), 20.4-27.2 kg (female) | Germany |
CB112 | German Spitz | Devoted, Lively, Attentive | 12-15 inches | 24-26 pounds | Germany |
CB114 | Giant Schnauzer | Loyal, alert, trainable, with the stable temperament required in big dogs of great strength | 64.8-69.9 cm (male), 59.7-64.8 cm (female) | 27.2-38.6 kg (male), 24.9-34 kg (female) | Germany |
CB115 | Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier | Gentler, less excitable than most terriers, but still bold and spirited | 31.8-35.6 cm | 14.5-18.1 kg | Ireland |
CB117 | Gordon Setter | Bold, confident, and resolute afield; sweetly affectionate by the fireside | 61-68.6 cm (male), 58.4-66 cm (female) | 24.9-36.3 kg (male), 20.4-31.8 kg (female) | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
CB118 | Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen | Happy and sociable at home, stubborn and tenacious at work | 39.4-45.7 cm | 18.1-20.4 kg | France |
CB120 | Great Pyrenees | Calm, patient, smart; strong-willed yet affectionate | 68.6-81.3 cm (male), 63.5-73.7 cm (female) | 45.4 kg & up (male), 38.6 kg & up (female) | France, Spain |
CB121 | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog | Faithful, dependable, family oriented; Swissies are famously even-tempered | 64.8-72.4 cm (male), 60.2-68.6 cm (female) | 52.2-63.5 kg (male), 38.6-49.9 kg (female) | Switzerland |
CB123 | Hamiltonstovare(Hamilton Hound) | Agile, Versatile, Regal | 53-61cm (male) 49-57cm (female) | 18-26kg | Sweden |
CB132 | Irish Terrier | Bold, dashing, even reckless; stouthearted at work, tenderhearted at home | 45.7 cm | 12.2 kg (male), 11.3 kg (female) | Ireland |
CB135 | Italian Greyhound | Sensitive and alert, playful, highly affectionate | 33-38.1 cm | 3.2-6.4 kg | Italy |
CB147 | Labrador Retriever | Friendly and outgoing, Labs play well with others | 57.2-62.2 cm (male), 54.6-59.7 cm (female) | 29.5-36.3 kg (male), 24.9-31.8 kg (female) | Canada, United Kingdom (England) |
CB148 | Lagotto Romagnolo(Romagna Water Dog) | Easygoing, affectionate, and eager to please | 43.2-48.3 cm (male), 40.6-45.7 cm (female) | 12.9-15.9 kg (male), 10.9-14.1 kg (female) | Italy |
CB158 | Miniature American Shepherd Dog | Smart, watchful, lively; a loyal snuggler when off-duty | 35.6-45.7 cm (male), 33-43.2 cm (female) | 9.1-18.1 kg | United States |
CB162 | Mountain Cur | Intelligent, Strong-Willed | 41-66cm | 13.6-27.2kg | United States |
CB165 | Nederlandse Kooikerhondje(Nederlandse Little Cager Dog) | Friendly, Alert, Quick | 38-43.2cm (male) 35.6-41cm (female) | Netherlands | |
CB167 | Norfolk Terrier | Alert, fearless, fun-loving, and more sociable than the usual terrier | 22.9-25.4 cm | 5-5.4 kg | United Kingdom |
CB175 | Otterhound | Even-Tempered, amiable, boisterous | 68.6 cm (male), 61 cm (female) | 52.2 kg (male), 36.3 kg (female) | United Kingdom (England) |
CB176 | Papillon(Continental Toy Spaniel) | Happy, alert, friendly | 20.3-27.9 cm | 2.3-4.5 kg | Spain, Belgium, France |
CB205 | Rottweiler | Reserved with strangers and affectionate and loyal with his family. | 61-68.6 cm (male), 55.9-63.5 cm (female) | 49.9-59 kg (male), 34.9-49.9 kg (female) | Germany |
CB211 | Schapendoes | Friendly, high spirited, and affectionate | Netherlands | ||
CB214 | Scottish Terrier | Independent, confident, and never shy; spirited but dignified | 25.4 cm | 8.6-10 kg (male), 8.2-9.5 kg (female) | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
CB221 | Silky Terrier | Friendly, vivacious, cheeky; in all ways a true terrier | 22.9-25.4 cm | around 4.5 kg | Australia |
CB228 | Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier | Happy, friendly, and deeply devoted; just stubborn enough to remind you they’re terriers | 45.7-48.3 cm (male), 43.2-45.7 cm (female) | 15.9-18.1 kg (male), 13.6-15.9 kg (female) | Ireland |
CB233 | Stabyhoun | Friendly, sensitive, intelligent, peaceful, patient, and willing to please, but may be stubborn on occasion | Netherlands | ||
CB236 | Sussex Spaniel | Merry and friendly, in the classic spaniel manner | 33-38.1 cm | 15.9-20.4 kg | United Kingdom (England) |
CB242 | Tibetan Mastiff | Mellow and calm around the house; devoted to family, reserved and territorial with strangers. | 66-76.2 cm (male), 61-71.1 cm (female) | 45.4-72.6 kg (male), 34-54.4 kg (female) | Tibet |
CB252 | Weimaraner | Friendly, fearless, alert, obedient | 63.5-68.6 cm (male), 58.4-63.5 cm (female) | 31.8-40.8 kg (male), 24.9-34 kg (female) | Germany |
CB257 | Wire-Haired Fox Terrier | Alert, quick of movement, keen of expression, on tiptoe of expectation at slightest provocation. Friendly, forthcoming and fearless. | 39 cm | 8.25 kg | United Kingdom (England) |
CB268 | Miniature Poodle | Intelligent, Eager-to-please , Charming companion | 25-38 cm | 4.5-6.8kg | France&Germany |
CB269 | Standard Poodle | Intelligent and quick-to-please | 56-66 cm | ||
CB270 | Toy Poodle | Intelligent, eager to please, quick to learn and an affectionate, loyal pet. | under 25 cm |
2012 |
Biezyński,J.,Skrzypczak,P.,Piatek,A.,Kościółek,N.,Drozdzyńska,M.: :
Assessment of treatment of Osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) of shoulder joint in dogs--the results of two years of experience. Pol J Vet Sci 15:285-90, 2012. Pubmed reference: 22844706 . |
2012 |
vanderPeijl,G.J.,Schaeffer,I.G.,Theyse,L.F.,Dijkshoorn,N.A.,Schwencke,M.,Hazewinkel,H.A.: :
Osteochondrosis dissecans of the tarsus in Labrador Retrievers: clinical signs, radiological data and force plate gait evaluation after surgical treatment. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 25:126-34, 2012. Pubmed reference: 22366924 . DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-11-03-0046 . |
2011 |
Fitzpatrick,N.,Yeadon,R.,vanTerheijden,C.,Smith,T.J.: :
Osteochondral autograft transfer for the treatment of osteochondritis dissecans of the medial femoral condyle in dogs. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 25:, 2011. Pubmed reference: 22105206 . DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-10-09-0134 . |
2000 |
Horst,C.,Brunnberg,L.: :
Osteochondrosis dissecans in the dog - Therapeutic results of a retrospective study (1993-1998) considering the age of the patient, the duration of lameness and the pre- and postoperative clinical and radiographically findings [German] Kleintierpraxis 45:573-+, 2000. |
2000 |
Sams,A.E.: :
Canine elbow joint arthroscopy: Introduction and description of technique Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian 22:135-+, 2000. |
1999 |
Charlton,A.,Jann,H.,Henry,G.: :
What is your diagnosis? Radiographic diagnosis - Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 215:191-192, 1999. Pubmed reference: 10416469 . |
1999 |
Morgan,J.P.,Wind,A.,Davidson,A.P.: :
Bone dysplasias in the Labrador retriever: A radiographic study Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 35:332-340, 1999. Pubmed reference: 10416779 . |
1997 |
Bertrand,S.G.,Lewis,D.D.,Madison,J.B.,Dehaan,J.H.,Stubbs,W.P.,Stallings,J.T.: :
Arthroscopic examination and treatment of osteochondritis dissecans of the femoral condyle of six dogs Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 33:451-455, 1997. Pubmed reference: 9278122 . |
1996 |
Weiss,S.,Loeffler,K.: :
A histological examination about cartilage channels in the epiphyseal cartilage of young dogs and their relationship to the localisations, that are generally affected by osteochondrosis dissecans [German] Deutsche Tierarztliche Wochenschrift 103:164-169, 1996. Pubmed reference: 8964237 . |
1995 |
Beaver,D.P.,Hooper,C.,Nicoll,R.G.,Johnson,K.A.: :
Mineralized osteochondritis dissecans cartilage flap mimicking supraspinatus tendon mineralization Veterinary & Comparative Orthopaedics & Traumatology 8:200-202, 1995. |
1995 |
Bouck,G.R.,Miller,C.W.,Taves,C.L.: :
A comparison of surgical and medical treatment of fragmented coronoid process and osteochondritis dissecans of the canine elbow Veterinary & Comparative Orthopaedics & Traumatology 8:177-183, 1995. |
1995 |
Padgett,G.A.,Mostosky,U.V.,Probst,C.W.,Thomas,M.W.,Krecke,C.F.: :
The inheritance of osteochondritis dissecans and fragmented coronoid process of the elbow joint in Labrador retrievers Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 31:327-330, 1995. Pubmed reference: 7552666 . |
1994 |
Montgomery,R.D.,Hathcock,J.T.,Milton,J.L.,Fitch,R.B.: :
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Canine Tarsal Joint Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian 16:835, 1994. |
1993 |
Meutstege,F.J.,Hazewinkel,H.A.W.: :
Therapeutic Approaches to Osteochondritis Dissecans and Fragmented Coronoid Process Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde 118:551-553, 1993. Pubmed reference: 8378920 . |
1991 |
Renton,C.P.: :
Osteochondritis Dissecans in Labradors Veterinary Record 128:192, 1991. Pubmed reference: 2031301 . |